Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.6 Zetec 3d (01) (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
3 door focus - not a lot I'd say! I used to enjoy the attetion my other cars brought me but at the same time its nice just have a simple a-to-b car that no one pays any attention to - you can leave it anywhere and it will have its wheels on when you come back.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone loves it - they think i'm finally growing up!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Its just a good car, it does everythin it sets out to and does it well.
What are you likely to buy next?
Knowing me probably a Focus ST
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
October 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
They were happy to buy my old car off me and even found me my car. I came away with a good deal on my new car and cash in my pocket - win/win situation
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had a Fiesta ST150 which was too small and un-economical - my job required a lot more travelling so I had to change...my Focus cost less than half what my ST was sold for so it paid most of the loan off too!
What was the dealer like?
Wayne Denton @ Benfield is the nicest and most helpful car salesman I have EVER dealt with. Benfield were very helpful 10/10 - they couldnt have done more.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I've had a lot of cars in the past few years, including a new Mini Cooper and a Z3 and i rate the focus as one of the top 3 or 4 - allround it drives better than the ST and blows my Civic Sport into the reeds! Steering is accurate and the handling is sporty without been too stiff
What's it like to park?
easy - a little bigger than i was used to but fine - plenty of steering lock
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
only had it a few days but covered over 200 miles in it and its fine.
What's most practical about your car?
the space - next to my fiesta or even my honda civic before it the focus's use of space is excellent
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the heated from windscreen - worth its weight in gold!
